How to generate CSR on Novell ConsoleOne Web Server?

ConsoleOne is a Java-based tool for managing your network and its resources. Some of its core functionality includes managing Novell eDirectory objects, schema, partitions, and replicas. In addition, complete NetWare server management is readily available, such as managing users, groups, printing, directory, and application access, as well as accessing other NetWare services.

With the additions of snap-ins, several other Novell products can also be managed, including DirXML, NDS Authentication Services, NFS, Native File Access, Novell Cluster Services, NSS, GroupWise Server, OnDemand, ZENworks, iChain, and many more. Starting next month, we’ll look at some of these snap-ins.

Before you begin, ensure that the following are installed to your ConsoleOne workstation:

• ConsoleOne 1.3.6 or later
• Certificate Server snapin Version 2 (2.23 Build 34 or higher)
• Server NICI 2.6 or later.

CSR Generation on Novell ConsoleOne

1. Run ConsoleOne.
2. Inside the container of the server you are securing, create a new object. For the type of new object, select ‘NDSPKI:Key Material.’
3. You will be asked to select the server that the certificate will be applied to.
4. Select “Custom” for the creation type, then click next. When you are asked for the Certification Authority, select “External Certificate Authority.”
5. When asked for the RSA Key size, accept the default size of 2048 bits and allow the private key to be exported. Hit “Next.”
6. Next, you will be allowed to edit the Certificate Parameters. It would be best to change the “subject name” to reflect your organization and domain name details.Example of a “subject name”:
   “.CN=www.YourDomain.com.OU=Accounting.O=Your CompanyInc.L=YourCity.S=YourState.C=us”
7. Select to use the SHA256 algorithm, if available.
8. Click “Next,” then “Finish.” This will generate your CSR.
9. Save the CSR in Base64 format to the system clipboard.
10. Remember the name that you choose for the certificate object. You will install the certificate file to the same object later.
11. After you receive your SSL Certificate from DigiCert, you can install it.

We hope this article helped you with this easy process. If you cannot use these instructions, we recommend you contact either the vendor of your software or the hosting organization that supports it.